| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2019 Andremily EABASanta Barbara County Red Rhone Blend more |
6/18/2023 - Greg W Likes this wine: 98 pointsFantastic wine. Already drinking well. Great nose. Long finish. Outstanding. |
| Red |
2015 Bedrock Wine Co. Oakville FarmhouseRed Blend more |
3/31/2023 - Greg W wrote: 93 pointsAge has helped this wine. Deep and rich - perfect drinking window |
| Red |
2018 Hickinbotham The PeakeMcLaren Vale Cabernet-Shiraz Blend, Red Blend more |
1/21/2023 - Greg W wrote: 92 pointsReally good. Great nose, lots of fruit but balanced and a solid finish. Looking forward to seeing how the remaining 5 bottles evolve. |
| Red |
2018 de Négoce Merlot OG N.15Napa Valley more |
1/7/2023 - Greg W wrote: 90 pointsSolid. Perfect drinking window |
| Red |
2014 Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon ReserveNapa / Sonoma more |
12/25/2022 - Greg W wrote: flawedSadly corked |
| Red |
2015 Bedrock Wine Co. Old Vine ZinfandelCalifornia more |
12/25/2022 - Greg W Likes this wine: 93 pointsStill holding strong. |
| Red |
1991 Beringer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Private ReserveNapa Valley more |
12/23/2013 - Greg W Likes this wine: 95 points2nd bottle from a case of mags purchased directly from the winery in 2011. First bottle was consumed one year ago on my son's (also a 1991 vintage) 21st birthday and didn't show particularly well, so we were anxious to try this again (on his 22nd birthday!). |
| Red |
2002 Beringer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Private ReserveNapa Valley more |
11/15/2009 - Greg W wrote: 94 pointsDecanted for approximately 2 hours. Beautiful, expressive nose right out of the gate - deep, complex and powerful. The same theme continued on the palate, which was loaded with complex, dark fruity notes, a touch of cedar, beautiful purity, and no hint of alcohol. Long, powerful finish. As the wine warmed up to room temperature over the two hours that the bottle lasted, the wine improved. By the end of the night, this was one of my favorite cabernet-based wines of the year. |
| Red |
2002 David Arthur Cabernet SauvignonNapa Valley more |
6/20/2009 - Greg W wrote: 91 pointsDecanted for one hour. Wine was solid from the first sip. Very lively - lots of fruit. Powerful wine - long, powerful finish. Only detraction was a hint of dill, which was a little distracting, and a slight feeling of heaviness, but overall, very nice cabernet. |
| White - Sweet/Dessert |
2001 Sine Qua Non Sémillon Mr. K The Straw ManEdna Valley more |
7/14/2008 - Greg W wrote: NRSQN Dinner: Autrement Dit, Tarantella, Incognito, In Flagrante, Strawman: Very sweet, with a thick, syrupy mouthfeel and a long finish. Everyone at the table loved it - I had a hard time warming up to it. Maybe just not my favorite style. |
| White |
1999 Sine Qua Non TarantellaNapa Valley White Rhone Blend more |
7/14/2008 - Greg W wrote: 93 pointsSQN Dinner: Autrement Dit, Tarantella, Incognito, In Flagrante, Strawman: Loved this wine. Bright and lively, with plenty of fruit and balancing acidity. Still very fresh, with lots of power, but doesn't come across as overbearing in any way. Beautiful, long finish - excellent! |
| Red |
2000 Sine Qua Non IncognitoCalifornia Grenache Blend, Grenache more |
7/14/2008 - Greg W wrote: 95 pointsSQN Dinner: Autrement Dit, Tarantella, Incognito, In Flagrante, Strawman: This wine was showing beautifully tonight. It literally shut down the conversations at the table when poured - everyone was captivated by the nose, which was evident as it was poured into the glasses. Dark, ripe fruit, enough acidity to give it a feeling of freshness - powerful and complex - extremely long finish. Super wine. |
| Rosé |
2006 Sine Qua Non Autrement DitCalifornia Grenache Blend, Grenache more |
7/14/2008 - Greg W wrote: 89 pointsSQN Dinner: Autrement Dit, Tarantella, Incognito, In Flagrante, Strawman: Fresh, vibrant, and fruity. Big wine, but hid its alcohol well, possibly due to being served slighty too chilled, which may have been a "good" mistake. Served its purpose well - a refreshing, tasty starter wine. |
| Red |
2000 Sine Qua Non Syrah In FlagranteCentral Coast more |
7/14/2008 - Greg W wrote: 92 pointsSQN Dinner: Autrement Dit, Tarantella, Incognito, In Flagrante, Strawman: Dark and brooding wine. Dark fruits and a meaty/gamy feel, with plenty of power still left. Hard to follow the Incognito, as this wine didn't have the extra level of freshness and complexity, but still an excellent bottle. |
| Red |
1999 Alban Vineyards Syrah Reva Alban Estate VineyardEdna Valley more |
6/1/2008 - Greg W wrote: 93 pointsPopped and poured - no decanting. This is drinking beautifully - nose and palate of roasted meats and spicy, dark blue and black fruits. Everything is in balance - elegant fruit, framing acidity, and a lengthy, smooth finish. The wine kept improving as time went by and it started to warm up a bit. When the last glass was poured, the nose was evident from quite a distance away. Still has enough power to hold for a while, but it was drinking beautifully tonight. |
| Red |
2002 Domaine / Maison Vincent Girardin Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles VignesPinot Noir more |
5/24/2008 - Greg W wrote: 90 pointsOpened and poured - no decanting. Very tight upon opening. Left the bottle open for an hour, and re-visited. Time was this wine's friend, as it kept improving with every passing minute. After it opened up, the nose is outstanding - a combination of floral, spicy red fruit, a little gaminess/meatiness and lots of complexity. Early on, the palate revealed a little oak, but that faded away with time, and the palate took on the characteristics of the nose. Bright, spicy, lively red fruit, balancing acidity, along with minerality and a meaty note in the background. Picked these up for $20 on Wine Commune - wish I had bought more. |
| Red |
2003 Walter Hansel Winery Pinot Noir Cahill LaneRussian River Valley more |
5/3/2008 - Greg W wrote: 89 pointsPopped and poured - no decanting. Initially, wine was opened up on the nose, with cherry, spice and earthy notes. In the mouth, an offputting spritziness to the wine, followed by lots of dark notes - lots of earthiness, dark cherries, and a little spice. Left the glass out and the bottle uncorked for several hours - then revisited the wine. Much better - the spritziness is gone, and the fruity notes have emerged. Still a fair amount of earthiness, but the fruit is now brighter, and the wine is a nice balance of dark fruit, spice, earth, and now tart cherry notes. A slight bitterness to the finish keeps it from scoring higher, but I'm glad I have a few more in the cellar, as it feels like this wine will improve in a couple of years. |
| Red |
1999 Martinelli Pinot Noir Reserve Martinelli VineyardRussian River Valley more |
4/26/2008 - Greg W wrote: NRLast tasted this bottle around a year ago, with poor results. Hoping for better, but no luck. Alcohol and heat dominated - again. No difference at cellar temperature or warming up to room temperature. The glass is sitting several feet away as I type this, and the cherry vodka notes are clearly present - even at this distance. Undrinkable (to me) tonight. I'll try the rest tomorrow (or at least another sip), but I have lost all hope for this bottling. |
| Red |
2000 Dehlinger Syrah GoldridgeRussian River Valley more |
3/9/2008 - Greg W wrote: 90 pointsOpened and poured - no decanting. After initial taste, which was fairly tight, left in glass for a couple of hours, with the bottle open, and it was much, much better. Big, bright, fruity, meaty nose. Palate very similar, with the brightm tangy fruit complemented by the meaty notes and the acidity. Still tastes like a young wine, with the finish quite powerful and long. I wish it had been decanted. We'll finish it off tomorrow night, and I suspect it will be even better considering its path tonight. |
| Red |
2002 Kistler Pinot Noir Kistler VineyardRussian River Valley more |
2/23/2008 - Greg W wrote: 92 pointsDecanted for approximately one hour. Tart black cherry fruit, spice and some earthiness on the nose. Initially, a bit of heat as well. Even though it was decanted for an hour, it still needed time, as it was just hitting its peak after four hours. At that point, it was a beautiful pinot - the tart black cherry fruit and a certain spiciness are prevalent, but the wine's balance was the best feature, as everything is integrated nicely at this point. Not an oversized pinot - I like this style. |
| Red |
2004 Rivers-Marie Pinot Noir Sonoma Coastmore |
2/14/2008 - Greg W wrote: 92 pointsPopped and poured, although first glass poured out and sat in glass for approximately 1/2 hour while we ate the appetizers. Nose was singing imediately - tart fruit notes soared out of the glass. The palate matched the nose - lots of tart fruit, with notes of spice and a little earth, and a beatiful feel and balance to the wine. Excellent length on the finish. I love this wine! On day 2, we finished off the bottle after putting it in the cellar overnight. Still going strong - fruit has faded slightly, but still very enjoyable. |
| Red |
2002 Sine Qua Non Syrah Just For the Love of ItCentral Coast more |
12/31/2007 - Greg W wrote: 95 pointsDouble decanted approx. 2.5 hours prior to consumption. Powerful, dark fruit on the nose. The palate is similar, with plenty of meaty, fruity notes, along with baking spice and black pepper. While the fruit is clearly young and powerful, there isn't a hint of the wine being out of balance. In fact, my favorite feature of the wine is the way it portrays its power without being overpowering in any way. The wine is still just a baby, but it's also very drinkable in its youth. The finish matches the nose and palate, as it is fruity, powerful and extremely long. |
| Red |
1997 Araujo Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Eisele VineyardNapa Valley more |
12/31/2007 - Greg W wrote: 96 pointsDouble decanted approx. 2 hrs. prior to consumption. This wine is hitting on all cylinders. The nose is highly perfumed - just leaps out of the glass with notes of plums, chocolate, baking spices, etc. Everything is perfectly balanced on the palate, with lots of still powerful fruit, ripe tannins, and just the right amount of acidity, yet it has taken on a certain elegance at this point as well. While the nose and finish are excellent, the finish is even better, as it just goes on and on - a perfect mixture of power and finesse. I love where this wine is right now - not in any danger of fading, but how can it be much better? |
| Rosé |
2001 Sine Qua Non Pagan PoetryCalifornia Syrah Blend, Syrah more |
12/22/2007 - Greg W wrote: NRSine Qua Non Dinner - Pagan Poetry, Twisted and Bent, Imposter McCoy, Papa, Strawman: Not as vibrant as the last time I tasted it, but still very much alive, with lots of red fruit and a citrus note which was interesting. From a distance, hard to really tell it's a rosé, as the color is a very dark reddish pink. Very "drinkable" wine to start the night. |
| White |
1997 Sine Qua Non Twisted and BentCalifornia White Rhone Blend more |
12/22/2007 - Greg W wrote: 92 pointsSine Qua Non Dinner - Pagan Poetry, Twisted and Bent, Imposter McCoy, Papa, Strawman: Double decanted approximately an hour and a half before drinking. Bright golden color. Beautiful nose - butterscotch and tropical fruit notes burst out of the glass. Big, powerful and vibrant on the palate, with a somewhat thick texture without being cloying. Plenty of length on the finish. Holding up very well. |
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